Phil Mickelson moves above Tiger Woods in Forbes' 2022 golf earners, LIV players dominate list

Phil Mickelson’s move to LIV Golf has lifted him above Tiger Woods as the highest-earning golfer in 2022. The Saudi-backed LIV Golf has disrupted the sport by splashing out huge contracts to lure players from the PGA Tour. Ad/> Mickelson was one of the first to sign up, for a reported $200m, half of which was rumoured to be paid up front.

Golf'The short game has been neglected' — Tiger's fitness fight has impacted on his touch, says caddie25/07/2022 AT 07:17 The likes of Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeu and Brooks Koepka followed, again for huge contracts. According to Forbes, those deals made them the top earning golfers, and above Woods. Woods is a billionaire and despite playing only three times this season on account of a serious leg injury, Forbes estimates he has made $68m in 2022.

The 15-time major winner Woods is the star figure in golf and is reported to have turned down an offer from LIV chief Greg Norman believed to be near the $1 billion mark. 'Don’t start crying' — Crocker fends off Pepperell for first career win 'Coming to try and buy a sport' — Pepperell compares LIV to failed European Super League Rory McIlroy has been an outspoken critic of LIV, questioning its format, and he is one spot behind Woods on the Forbes list. Rounding out the top 10 are Sergio Garcia, Jordan Spieth, Patrick Reed and Charl Schwartzel.